Level 5: Wraparound Support

Strategies: 1. PBS: PBS is an acronym that stands for Positive Behavior Support. A PBS plan is mandatory for students with an IEP that exhibits inappropriate behavior. On the other hand a PBS plan can be "developed for any student whom behavior impedes learning" (Villa, Thousand, & Nevin, 2010). 2. Collaborative Solutions: This provides an opportunity for the students and their families, as well as educators, to collaborate in order to arrive at a solution. This can benefit students because they can see that everyone is coming together to help them achieve their goals (Kagan, Kyle, & Scott, 2004). 3. Be Knowledgeable About IEPs: It is important as an educator to be up to date on issues relating to students. One of the biggest issues that educators should be up to date on is how to relate to their students that have IEPs. One of the best ways to obtain that knowledge is talking directly to the parent of the student with the IEP. The video I've attached is just one resource that I can use to understand IEPs. 4. Focus on Academic Goals: As an educator my goal is to help all students so that they can achieve and be successful in life. However, I am aware that not all students have the same goals academically. Some may want nothing more than to graduate and others strive to graduate with honors. Therefore, for students with high-risk needs I would talk to them individually and ask them their personal academic goals. From there we would come to an agreement and I would help the student achieve those goals but let them know that I need their effort and participation (Fries et al., 2012).